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Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

B>B Personal answerPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

B>B Personal answerYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreign Real Estate Investment

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

B>B Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Drug Price Regulation

Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?

B>B Personal answerYes, and the government should regulate the price of all prescription drugs

Healthcare › Mental Health

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

B>B Personal answerYes, it is clear there is a gap that needs to be fulfilled, and there should be a focus on younger people who are disproportionately affected.

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

B>B Personal answerYes, provided they are at least 16, have been briefed by a doctor and have received parental or court permission.

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

B>B Personal answerYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Science › Mandatory Vaccinations

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

B>B Personal answerYes, they are essential to protecting other children who are too young to be vaccinated

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

B>B Personal answerNo, and AI should never be used to make decisions that will drastically affect lives

Housing › Rent Control

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

B>B Personal answerNo, we should focus on increasing supply, banning corporate and foreign investors from purchasing residential real estate and there should be limits on domestic investors purchasing homes purely for the purpose of asset ownership.

the Economy › Taxes

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

B>B Personal answerLower the tax rate on lower income brackets and close tax loopholes.

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only by court order

Social › Death Penalty

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

B>B Personal answerNo, spending life in prison is a harsher sentence

Healthcare › Universal Dental Care

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only for children and senior citizens

Domestic Policy › Aboriginal recognition

Should the constitution recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

B>B Personal answerYes, provided they are fully briefed before the fact so they understand the full extent and circumstances of their decision.

Foreign Policy › Terrorist Citizenship

Should citizens lose their citizenship if they join a terrorist organization in a foreign country?

B>B Personal answerNo. Arbitrarily taking away people's citizenship could possibly create more problems. Trying them under the regular courts or going to the ICC is more preferable.

Healthcare › Nurse to Patient Ratios

Should nurse to patient ratios be increased?

B>B Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

B>B Personal answerNo, we should focus on increasing incentives instead.

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

B>B Personal answerNo, this has the possibility of being abused by the nefariously minded.

the Environment › Foreign Land Ownership

Should the government allow the sale of Australian agricultural land and water to foreign buyers?

B>B Personal answerNo, we should protect the jobs of our farmers

Transportation › Eliminating Traffic Laws

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

B>B Personal answerNo

Housing › Green Spaces

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

B>B Personal answerRegardless, minimum wage standards should be adjusted by age group

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

B>B Personal answerNo. While we should encourage diversity, it should be up to the business if they want to require it or not.

Social › Transgender Athletes

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

the Environment › Plastic Product Ban

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

B>B Personal answerYes, and provide incentives for those who manufacture products of at least 75% biogradable material.

Domestic Policy › Internet Regulation

Should the government regulate the internet?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only to prevent child pornography and copyright infringement

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

B>B Personal answerYes, provided the hostages are returned and both sides exercise restraint.

Technology › Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

B>B Personal answerYes, it is clear these companies have not been using this data appropriately at times.

Healthcare › Healthcare Privatisation

Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?

B>B Personal answerI am satisfied with the current system

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

B>B Personal answerYes

Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

B>B Personal answerNo, just monitor them instead,

the Environment › Animal Testing

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

B>B Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Domestic Policy › Woman Quotas

Should political parties be required to run a certain percentage of women candidates?

B>B Personal answerNo, but parties should be allowed to mandate it if they so choose. While we should encourage diversity, we should be wary of having a balance between diversity of ability and merit of ability.

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

B>B Personal answerNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

B>B Personal answerYes but only if the information was legally obtained and its release does not overly threaten national security.

Immigration › Citizenship Test

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

B>B Personal answerYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

B>B Personal answerYes, but allow the use of private insurance and private healthcare.

Social › Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

B>B Personal answerYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Elections › Mental competency testing

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

B>B Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

B>B Personal answerYes, but demand greater proactiveness from the organization at large to fulfill its mission properly.

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

B>B Personal answerNo. While we could offer incentives to a nation to vote in our interest, we shouldn't outwardly try to influence a national election.

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

B>B Personal answerYes, but duty to regulate these sites should be given to an independent body so to prevent selective regulation.

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

B>B Personal answerNo, sentence them to life in prison without parole instead

the Environment › Fracking

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

B>B Personal answerNo, this is counteractive to our efforts to transition to renewables.

the Economy › Mining Water Use

If their projects involve water, should coal companies be subject to additional government regulations?

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › Homeless Shelters

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

B>B Personal answerNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

the Environment › Food Waste

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

B>B Personal answerYes, provided it is the school's decision alone.

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

B>B Personal answerNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

Transportation › Transportation Accessibility for People with Disabilities

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Women in Combat

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

B>B Personal answerKeep current rates for large multinational corporations, lower for small businesses and eliminate deductions and loop holes.

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

B>B Personal answerYes, but provide treatment for those testing positive

the Environment › Coal Seam Gas

Should the government allow Coal Seam Gas (CSG) projects in Australia?

B>B Personal answerNo, we should provide more funding for renewable energy instead

Elections › Criminal Politicians

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

B>B Personal answerYes, so long it was not an indictable offence and they are not currently under investigation.

the Economy › Welfare

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

B>B Personal answerMore, but increase benefits for the elderly and disabled

Immigration › Boat Immigrants

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

B>B Personal answerNo, turn the boats back at sea and process them offshore with hard security checks and temporary protection visas

Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

B>B Personal answerNo, this is an overreaching measure.

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

B>B Personal answerYes, but it should be nationalized and only constructed if it is not to the significant detriment of the population.

Education › University Funding

Should universities set their own fees?

B>B Personal answerYes, but there should be a cap as to how high they can set their fees.

Domestic Policy › GP Visits

Should health insurers be allowed to cover GP visits?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Turnball Tax Cut

Do you support Malcolm Turnbull’s $50 billion corporate tax cut?

B>B Personal answerYes

Social › Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

B>B Personal answerYes, provided it is the school's decision alone.

Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

B>B Personal answerYes, but we should review these bans on a case by case basis, not a blanket ban.

Foreign Policy › North Korea Military Strikes

Should Australia conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?

B>B Personal answeryes, but only if provoked

the Economy › Negative Gearing

Should the government ban negative gearing?

B>B Personal answerNo, but limit to one house per person

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

Should Australia increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

B>B Personal answerKeep the current amount, but place priority for Australian citizens.

Elections › Campaign Finance

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

B>B Personal answerYes, but limit the amount they can donate

Social › Safe Schools

Should the government continue to fund the Safe Schools Coalition?

B>B Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?

B>B Personal answerNo, it's not a good idea to encourage strictly unhealthy habits like marijuana, and it could act as a gateway drug.

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

B>B Personal answerYes, and provide more free public transportation

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should Australia provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

B>B Personal answerYes, increase the amount we are providing, and consider taking more active measures against Russia.

Immigration › Immigrant Assimilation

Should immigrants be required to learn English?

B>B Personal answerYes, but the government should provide free language learning courses

National Security › Facial Recognition

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

B>B Personal answerNo, I trust the technology but not the humans that could misuse it

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only if the crimes are non-violent

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

Should immigrants to Australia be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

B>B Personal answerYes, and we should consider reviewing the constitution to allow dual citizens to serve in parliament.

Healthcare › Safe Haven

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

B>B Personal answerNo, we should focus on rehabilitating the addicted, not encouraging them and possibly making them worse.

Crime › Adler A110 Ban

Should the government ban the import of the Adler A110 lever-action shotgun?

B>B Personal answerNo, this gun poses no greater risk than existing firearms

the Economy › Rent Tax

Do you support an increase in the mineral resources rent tax?

B>B Personal answerYes, close loopholes and increase mining taxes

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

B>B Personal answerYes, but incentivize companies to transition as well.

Foreign Policy › U.S. Military Bases

Should Australia allow the U.S. to operate military bases located in Australia.

B>B Personal answerYes, but only if they are jointly owned and operated

Social › Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

B>B Personal answerYes, provided it is the company's decision alone.

Domestic Policy › High Speed Rail

Should the federal government invest in the construction of a high speed rail?

B>B Personal answerNo, but possibly later when it's affordable

Science › Genetic Engineering

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

B>B Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Live Exports

Should the government allow the export of live animals to foreign countries?

B>B Personal answerYes, allow exports to countries which enforce animal cruelty laws

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

B>B Personal answerYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

B>B Personal answerYes, but make it optional for those under 18.

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

B>B Personal answerYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

B>B Personal answerYes, but incentivize companies to do so as well.

Elections › Political Party Subsidies

Should political parties receive money from the government?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only if all political parties receive the same amount

Crime › Defunding the Police

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

B>B Personal answerNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

Social › Parental Leave

Should parental leave payments increase based on the mother's wage?

B>B Personal answerYes and increase the equal pay amount and duration of leave

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

B>B Personal answerYes, and their ability to hold a medical license should be reviewed if their behavior is continued.

Elections › Candidate Transparency

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

B>B Personal answerYes, and require a yearly audit of financial and medical records of every politician in office and those running.

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

B>B Personal answerYes, all costs for a service should be included in the final purchase price

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

B>B Personal answerYes, and Australia should join a coalition of the willing in order to kick the Russians out of Ukraine.

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Domestic Policy › Housing Bubble

Should the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) raise interest rates to prevent a housing bubble?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Environment › Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

B>B Personal answerYes, it may perhaps be a necessary measure.

the Environment › Uranium

Should the government allow the mining and export of Uranium?

B>B Personal answerYes, but review each nation's export order.

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

B>B Personal answerYes, but request that other countries commit to a relative amount that we commit ourselves.

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

Should foreigners, currently residing in Australia, have the right to vote?

B>B Personal answerNo. Permanent residents should be entitled to some benefits of citizenship, but voting should be a right of full citizens.

Foreign Policy › Whaling

Should Australia take an aggressive stance against Japanese whalers?

B>B Personal answerNo, but prevent it in Australian waters and use diplomacy to discourage Japanese whaling. While we may not approve of it, we can't risk our relationship with a close ally.

the Economy › Bonus Cap

Should bankers’ bonuses be capped at 100% of their pay?

B>B Personal answerNo. So long as there isn't any nefarious purpose or intent behind large bonuses, there should be no reason to restrict them in this regard.

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

B>B Personal answerYes, and also increase spending for renewable energy and reforestation

the Environment › Nuclear Waste

Do you support building a nuclear waste storage facility in the Northern Territory?

B>B Personal answerYes, provided there is consent from the local Indigenous communities and there is little to no environmental impact.

the Economy › Labor Unions

Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?

B>B Personal answerHelp

Healthcare › Hospitals

Should hospitals continue to be funded on fee-for-service model?

B>B Personal answerNo, this encourages healthcare to be run like a business and ultimately will push it away from being a public service.

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Australia increase or decrease military spending?

B>B Personal answerIncrease

Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

B>B Personal answerYes, but I would like to see a one state solution where Jews and Arabs live with equity with one another.

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

B>B Personal answerNo, but maybe later if we create a national rail loop.

the Environment › EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

B>B Personal answerNo, but provide incentives to the manufacturers so the prices for electric vehicles are more affordable.

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

B>B Personal answerYes, but they must be electronically monitored and perform community service, and committing any offence while being released should result in harsh punishment.

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Australian flag?

B>B Personal answerNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so

Transportation › Smart Transportation Infrastructure

Should the government invest in the development of smart transportation infrastructure?

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Diesel Emission Standards

Should the government implement stricter emissions standards for diesel vehicles?

B>B Personal answerYes, but incentivize companies to do so as well.

Science › Lab Grown Meat

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

B>B Personal answerYes, as long as a disclosure is prominently displayed on packaging and restaurant menus

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Parliament?

B>B Personal answerNo, we already have term limits that are called “elections”

Technology › Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only by court order.

Housing › High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

B>B Personal answerYes, but give incentivization for low density residential as well.

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

B>B Personal answerNo, it should be up to the social media company to make that decision or not. Banning political adverts could be a violation of sections 7 and 24.

the Economy › Offshore Banking

Should Australian citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

B>B Personal answerYes, so long it is reported and it is subjected to taxation.

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Australia increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

B>B Personal answerI am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

B>B Personal answerYes, but with strict supervision.

Social › Lock Out Laws

Do you support lock out laws?

B>B Personal answerYes

Science › CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

B>B Personal answerYes, we should be careful about playing God.

Transportation › Road Maintenance vs. New Infrastructure

Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

B>B Personal answerYes

Education › University Debt Accountability

Should universities be held financially accountable if graduates, with degrees leading to lower income jobs, default on their student loans?

B>B Personal answerNo, but the universities should provide a notice that these degrees lead to lower income jobs.

National Security › National Identification System

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

B>B Personal answerYes, but we should utilize already existing forms of identification like driver's licenses and passports.

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

B>B Personal answerYes, but these backdoors should only be obtainable by a court order.

Transportation › Advanced Automotive Technology

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

B>B Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Free Trade

Do you support the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement?

B>B Personal answerNo, we should expand our free trade with other nations. China has shown itself to be at times unpredictable as a trading partner and at times incompatible with Australian democratic values.

Transportation › Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

Should the government regulate the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles?

B>B Personal answerYes

Education › Public School

Should the federal government turn over school funding to the states?

B>B Personal answerNo, the federal government should maintain this funding.

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

B>B Personal answerYes

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

B>B Personal answerYes, but only if the circumstances that brought them to foreclosure were out of their control.

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

B>B Personal answerYes, but under strict supervision

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

B>B Personal answerYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents

Domestic Policy › Monarchy

Should Australia end the monarchy and become a republic?

B>B Personal answerNo, I am satisfied with the current systems of government and worried what would happen if they had to be replaced by a new system.

the Economy › Trans-Pacific Partnership

Do you support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)?

B>B Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Egypt

Should Australia back the Egyptian military's crackdown against the muslim brotherhood?

B>B Personal answerNo, we should stay out of this

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

B>B Personal answerYes

Transportation › Carpooling and Shared Transportation

Should the government provide incentives for carpooling and the use of shared transportation services?

B>B Personal answerYes

Education › Charter Schools

Do you support charter schools?

B>B Personal answerYes, but not at the expense of funding public schools

Technology › Self Hosted Digital Wallets

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

B>B Personal answerYes, but they should be able to be seized if they are used to facilitate illegal transactions.

the Economy › ABCC

Should the government reinstate the Building and Construction Commission (ABCC)?

B>B Personal answerNo, the NACC should take over its duties and its assets and staff should be transferred over to it.

National Security › Cross-border Payments

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

B>B Personal answerYes

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

B>B Personal answerYes, they are merely shares. The fact the organization that owns them bought them themselves changes nothing.

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

B>B Personal answerYes, the government should screen cryptocurrencies before circulation to ensure legitimate value and exchange rates

Transportation › Designated Autonomous Vehicle Lanes

Should cities designate special lanes for autonomous vehicles?

B>B Personal answerNo, and we should keep autonomous vehicles off the roads until we are satisfied they are safe.

Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

B>B Personal answerNo. These programs are a service provided by a business. Unless they are doing anything immoral or outwardly illegal with them, there should be no reason to restrict them.

Technology › Artwork Investment Contracts

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

B>B Personal answerNo

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Topics

What is your stance on abortion?

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

Should the government restrict the purchase of residential properties by foreign investors?

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Should the government regulate the prices of life-saving drugs?

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

Should the government require children to be vaccinated for preventable diseases?

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

Should the government implement rent control policies to limit the amount landlords can charge for rent?

Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

Should the death penalty be reinstated?

Are you in favour of universal dental care?

Should the constitution recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

Should citizens lose their citizenship if they join a terrorist organization in a foreign country?

Should nurse to patient ratios be increased?

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Should the government allow the sale of Australian agricultural land and water to foreign buyers?

Should the government eliminate all traffic laws and rely on voluntary compliance?

Should new housing developments be required to include green spaces and parks?

Should the government raise the federal minimum wage?

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

Should the government regulate the internet?

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

Should there be more or less privatisation of hospital and healthcare services?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Should immigrants from high risk countries be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

Should political parties be required to run a certain percentage of women candidates?

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

Should Australia maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

If their projects involve water, should coal companies be subject to additional government regulations?

Should the government increase funding for homeless shelters and services?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

Should the government invest in programs to reduce food waste?

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

Are you in favour of decriminalising drug use?

Should the government require public transportation systems to be fully accessible to people with disabilities?

Should the military allow women to serve in combat roles?

Should Australia raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Should the government allow Coal Seam Gas (CSG) projects in Australia?

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

Should Australia accept asylum-seeking boat immigrants?

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Should universities set their own fees?

Should health insurers be allowed to cover GP visits?

Do you support Malcolm Turnbull’s $50 billion corporate tax cut?

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

Should Australia conduct military strikes against North Korea in order to destroy their long-range missile and nuclear weapons capabilities?

Should the government ban negative gearing?

Should Australia increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

Should the government continue to fund the Safe Schools Coalition?

Do you support the legalisation of Marijuana?